Research Analyst-Entry Level - Herndon, VA (YSI Headquarters) (Onsite)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development assistance

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Research Analyst to monitor federal procurement websites and review opportunity notices. The role requires strong attention to detail and communication skills. Responsibilities include data entry and maintaining organized records, and familiarity with procurement systems is beneficial. Competitive benefits package offered, including health insurance and 401(k). Position is based onsite in Herndon, VA and requires US citizenship or Green card holder status.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic research and data entry skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with SAM.gov and other procurement systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal procurement websites for new opportunities.
• Review opportunity notices for relevance.
• Collect key information for CRM entries.
• Flag relevant opportunities for further review.
• Maintain organized records of opportunities.
• Support basic pipeline reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic research skills

Data entry skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Strong written communication skills

Task management

Job description

Research Analyst – Entry Level

ID: 871134

About the company:

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring federal procurement websites and contract vehicle portals for new opportunities
• Reviewing opportunity notices for relevance to the company’s capabilities
• Collecting key information such as agency, contract vehicle, NAICS code, due dates, set‑aside status, scope summary, and submission requirements
• Entering and updating opportunity records in the company CRM
• Flagging relevant opportunities for Business Development and Capture review
• Maintaining organized records of sourced opportunities
• Supporting basic pipeline reporting as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Basic research and data entry skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong written communication skills
• The ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines
• Familiarity with SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, GovWin, FPDS, or CRM systems would be helpful but not required for this entry‑level role

Location: Herndon, VA (YSI Headquarters) (Onsite)

Salary: $50,000 to $75,000

US Citizenship or Green card holder required.

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.